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Pastor Preached Against Usury. Now His 144% Interest Loans Are at the Center of a Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit 

Pastor Preached Against Usury. Now His 144% Interest Loans Are at the Center of a Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit By Christopher Kelleher September 9, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. CLINTON, Md. — Pastor Delman Coates has spent years preaching about the morality of money. He has condemned usury. He has criticized financial systems
Community News

BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD

BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD Mountains of asphalt millings and fill are being staged beside one of Brookfield’s largest natural resource areas. No wetlands application has been filed in recent years — even though, according to a Conservation Commission member, MassDEP previously said an RDA was required for similar activity at
Investigations

‘CROOKED LAWYER’: MILLIONS MISSING, FAKE REAL-ESTATE DEALS — AND PREMIUM CELTICS TICKETS FOR THE GOVERNOR

‘CROOKED LAWYER’: MILLIONS MISSING, FAKE REAL-ESTATE DEALS — AND PREMIUM CELTICS TICKETS FOR THE GOVERNOR Former clients describe millions of dollars flowing into the control of attorney Ronald W. Dunbar Jr. through alleged bogus property deals, high-interest loans, supposed settlements and client funds — while one longtime client says he
Community News

BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD

BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE  STANDARD Mountains of asphalt millings and fill are being staged beside one of Brookfield’s largest natural resource areas. No wetlands application has
Community Events

WHO RUNS BROOKFIELD?

WHO RUNS BROOKFIELD? If you don’t live here, why are you governing the people who do? EDITORIAL | By Christopher KelleherFounder & Editor, The Brookfield
Local Government

Highway Department in Crisis? Staffing Shortages Renew Questions About Turnover, Transparency

Highway Department in Crisis? Staffing Shortages Renew Questions About Turnover, Transparency By Christopher Kelleher BROOKFIELD — One of Brookfield’s most important departments appears to be

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Business News

Position Open: Highway Superintendent in the Town of Brookfield

Date: October 12, 2023 Brookfield, MA – The Town of Brookfield, a charming community with a population of 3,450, is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Business News

Brookfield Community Newspaper Seeks Local Talents: Join Our Writing Team!

The Brookfield Examiner, your trusted local non-profit newspaper, is calling on residents to contribute to a proud town tradition. As we continue our mission to